Croda International Plc (OTCMKTS:COIHY) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Croda International Plc (OTCMKTS:COIHY) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 15,700 shares, an increase of 582.6% from the December 31st total of 2,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 218,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Citigroup upgraded shares of Croda International to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 15th.

Croda International Stock Up 1.7 %

Shares of COIHY stock traded up $0.34 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $21.21. The company had a trading volume of 38,589 shares, compared to its average volume of 110,758. The company has a quick ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 2.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $21.19 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $24.07. Croda International has a one year low of $19.00 and a one year high of $32.19.

Croda International Company Profile

Croda International Plc engages in the consumer care, life science, and industrial specialty businesses in in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. The company offers speciality and active ingredients across beauty care, beauty actives, and home care products, as well as fragrances and flavours.